The Sages Speak

The Sages Speak
Author: William B. Silverman
Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Total Pages: 267
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1461733286

Organized by subject, this is a collection of teachings and quotations from the Talmud, the Bible, rabbinical commentaries, and ancient and modern religious and secular writings. Writers include Elie Wiesel, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Hebrew poet Hayim Bialik, Cynthia Ozick, Emile Zola, Albert Einstein, Bruno Bettelheim, Gertrude Stein, Irving Howe, and Maimonides. In commentary that explains why these teachings remain meaningful to Jews today, Rabbi Telushkin addresses such issues as relationships between people; individuals and their quest for meaning; what God wants from us; the modern Jewish experience; and Jewish values as they confront the Holocaust, Zionism, and Israel. Telushkin's commentaries are especially helpful because of the myriad quotations from the Talmud. There are also anti-Semitic quotations from Pharaoh and Haman (the first two recorded anti-Semites), from Voltaire, Hitler, T. S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, H. L. Mencken, Gen. Ulysses Grant, Henry Ford, Charles Lindberg, and Louis Farrakhan, to name a few. But there is much wisdom here. Jews—and even non-Jews—will find the book a treasure. George Cohen (Booklist)

The Age of the Sages

The Age of the Sages
Author: Mark W. Muesse
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1451438613

By setting traditions and thinkers such as Zoroaster, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Gautama Buddha, Confucius, Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle side by side, we are able to see more clearly the questions with which they struggled, their similarities and differences, and how their ideas have influenced religious thought down to our day.

A Year with the Sages

A Year with the Sages
Author: Reuven Hammer
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0827617895

A Year with the Sages uniquely relates the Sages' understanding of each Torah portion to everyday life. The importance of these teachings cannot be overstated. The Sages, who lived during the period from the fifth century BCE to the fifth century CE, considered themselves to have inherited the oral teachings God transmitted to Moses, along with the mandate to interpret them to each subsequent generation. Just as the Torah and the entire Hebrew Bible are the foundations of Judaism, the Sages' teachings form the structures of Jewish belief and practice built on that foundation. Many of these teachings revolve around core concepts such as God's justice, God's love, Torah, Israel, humility, honesty, loving-kindness, reverence, prayer, and repentance. You are invited to spend a year with the inspiring ideas of the Sages through their reflections on the fifty-four weekly Torah portions and the eleven Jewish holidays. Quoting from the week's Torah portion, Rabbi Reuven Hammer presents a Torah commentary, selections from the Sages that chronicle their process of interpreting the text, a commentary that elucidates these concepts and their consequences, and a personal reflection that illumines the Sages' enduring wisdom for our era.

Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages

Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages
Author: Robert Ullman
Publisher: Conari Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2001-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781573245074

Organized chronologically, starting with Buddha and ending with contemporary seekers, this book focuses on the moment of enlightenment in the lives of saints and masters that led to their witnessing divine reality.

The Sages Speak

The Sages Speak
Author: William B. Silverman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1989
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0876688296

Material from the Talmud, midrash, and hasidism illustrate the basic religious and moral values found in Judaism. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Stoic Sage

The Stoic Sage
Author: René Brouwer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2014-01-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 1107024218

The first ever book-length study of the influential Stoic concept of wisdom.

Lectures from Colombo to Almora

Lectures from Colombo to Almora
Author: Swami Vivekananda
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Lectures from Colombo to Almora by Swami Vivekananda: Embark on a spiritual journey and gain profound insights into the teachings of Swami Vivekananda with Lectures from Colombo to Almora. This collection of lectures delivered by the revered spiritual leader encompasses a wide range of topics, including philosophy, spirituality, social reform, and the essence of human existence. Key Points: Presents Swami Vivekananda's eloquent and enlightening lectures, offering a deep understanding of Eastern philosophy and Vedanta. Explores the principles of self-realization, the unity of all religions, and the potential for personal and societal transformation. Inspires readers to explore their own spiritual path, embrace universal values, and lead a life of purpose and service. Swami Vivekananda, an iconic spiritual leader, philosopher, and author, is regarded as one of India's most influential figures in modern history. Born in Calcutta, he played a pivotal role in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world through his profound speeches and writings. Vivekananda's works, such as Raja Yoga and Lectures from Colombo to Almora, explore the realms of spirituality, self-realization, and the unity of all religions. His eloquence, intellect, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of humanity continue to inspire millions, making him a revered figure in both literary and spiritual spheres. Swami Vivekananda, an iconic spiritual leader, philosopher, and author, is regarded as one of India's most influential figures in modern history. Born in Calcutta, he played a pivotal role in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world through his profound speeches and writings. Vivekananda's works, such as Raja Yoga and Lectures from Colombo to Almora, explore the realms of spirituality, self-realization, and the unity of all religions. His eloquence, intellect, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of humanity continue to inspire millions, making him a revered figure in both literary and spiritual spheres.

The Making of Sages

The Making of Sages
Author: Donn F. Morgan
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2002-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781563383281

Biblical sages and their wisdom tradition offer pathways for contemporary people and culture.